“There are two things children should get from their parents: roots and wings.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe I first heard this quote while listening to the audiobook for How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your...

Little Dude was down for the count today, still recovering from the head cold/yuck that struck us both this weekend. He seemed on the mend, but since he kept doing this cough-gasp-cough-gasp thing, I decided the copay was worth the peace of mind, and we paid a visit...

Adele’s “Remedy” has been on my mind lately. Little Dude was a big fan of Adele’s in the womb. No joke. He moved like crazy whenever one of her songs played on the radio. Naturally, I played her album for him on restless newborn nights. From...

If you’re like me, the things you do for your little one are never enough. You don’t read to him enough, talk to him enough, play with him enough, cuddle him enough, etc. Yet when I reflect upon my own childhood, my parents play secondary roles more often than I...

Dear Little Dude, I’m so thankful every day to be able to see things through your eyes, because we adults tend to make things so darn complicated. Today I shuffled into work at 9 AM, desperate for my second cup of coffee. I stared at the computer screen, but...

Some days, I have big dreams. For instance, today I dream that one morning, I will wake up and discover that the fashion fairy has magically granted me an entirely new wardrobe. Today was obviously not that day. Instead, I found myself at a crossroads. The leggings...